Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety can happen to people of all ages. It is often overlooked in older adults as a change in behavior or personality may commonly be attributed to a cognitive decline or just a part and parcel of aging. However, depression and anxiety aren’t something that everyone experiences while…
You might say you don’t have time for fiber in your diet. However, it really is critical that we all eat foods that contain fiber or risk developing several serious health problems. The Role Of Fiber It provides us with many health benefits, but it also has a significant role to play in our overall well-being.…
Music plays an important part in many of our daily lives. But did you know that music plays an equally important part in the lives of your elderly loved ones? In fact, studies have shown that it’s beneficial to listen to music as you age for various reasons. Music for the elderly can improve health…
The golden age is a time of reflection, growth, and change. For some, this means new experiences at your new home in a retirement community of your choice; for others, it may mean new opportunities. However, for many people, it also means new hair loss. Theories abound about why hair loss commonly occurs in this phase of…
Memory disorders result in a deteriorated ability of judgment, reasoning, and decision making. This causes difficulty in communicating, memory loss, and confusion which may interfere with the individual’s daily life and activities. The onset of memory disorders may either be sudden or it can take a few years before the symptoms appear. There are many…
Staying in touch with your adult children can be a difficult task. Now that technology has made communication easier, you can use a few video chat platforms to stay connected. But one crucial thing to keep in mind is that not all platforms are available in all countries. Here are some of the best video…
The key to staying healthy involves eating properly, getting enough sleep, staying social, and exercising regularly. As we age, staying healthy can become increasingly more difficult due to a lack of energy and mobility. However, safer alternatives include swimming and aquatic exercises which have the same benefits as exercises done on land while avoiding having…
As people get older, their risk for asthma increases. The body’s natural defenses against allergens, such as pollen, decrease as people age. Additionally, older people’s ability to breathe easily and rid themselves of excess mucus diminishes. This makes living with asthma challenging in old age, but it becomes complicated when you have to manage it…
If your loved one has dementia, it may sometimes be frustrating and emotionally draining to communicate with them either because they don’t make sense, come off as inappropriate or uncomfortable, or they may say things that simply upset you. However, it’s important to always be patient with them and know that it is a result…
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder that affects the nervous system. The death of cells in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra results in a loss of motor skills, including walking and talking. Depression is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by feelings of sadness,…